Calcott HouseIs there anyone from Tilehurst who have memories of Calcott House and hopefully photographs of the building I could have copies of? Godfrey Ronald Perkins lived there in the 1950`s.
David

The KIRTON family of TilehurstI have KIRTON family members from Tilehurst in my tree. My earliest entry is for a William KIRTON, my 6th maternal great grandfather. I have no definite dates for him but know he married an Elizabeth LOVEGROVE in Tilehurst in 1763. I believe they had 6 children and one of these, Mary KIRTON, married John TALBOT in Tilehurst in 1796.

Ellson/HolgateLooking for info on DanielEllson/AnnHolgate married in St Michaels, Tilehurst 23/10/1836. He was a publican/clockmaker. Anne

Pocock John & Mary (nee Hobbs) of TilehurstAm trying to track down the correct parents of my 2G grandfather, Henry Pocock, christened 29 November 1812 in Tilehurst, Berkshire. His marriage entry lists his parents as John Pocock and Mary Hobbs of Berkshire. The only marriage I can find for these two names was on 8 November 1795 in Hampstead Norris, Berkshire but that union did not produce a child with the name of Henry. Can anyone help please?

Gardner/DaviesRosamund Davies married 1908 to John Comber Raybould Gardner, had son of same name as Dad, looking for info after 1911.

Frederick Stair ChandlerI am looking for information regarding the deaths of Frederick Stair Chandler or his wife Eliza(beth) Jane Chandler nee Warr. Listed at Tilehurst on 1911 English Census aged 51 years & 45 years respectively.
Thanking you in anticipation.

F. Laisbury & sons Looking for information on F.Lainsbury & sons who was in Seeds man & Nurseries trade they operated from School rd Tilehurst and also had a outlet in the Covered Market in Reading Berkshire they are mentioned in Kelly's Directories 1939 edition, my g-grandfather worked for the company for many of year so I would like to know a little more about the firm any details would be gratefully received. Thank you.

Kirton/Woodison/Lovegrove familiesI am looking for others researching the Kirton/Lovegrove/Woodison families etc., in Little Heath Tilehurst Reading. I would also like to know more about the area they came from including The Gutter, Little Heath,The Priory Tilehurst etc., We are direct descendants of the Kirton family.

Kitty Haslum born 1918I am searching for any information about Kitty Haslum from Reading she was removed from a childrens home by an 'Auntie' possible surname Over and grew up in Tilehurst. She married Cyril Dipper. Also her friends (or relatives) Pat, Joy and Edna - parents Dolly and lewis from Tilehurst.

johnsoniam looking for any children of,ernest henry johnson,rhoda dorothy johnson,harry johnson,arthur johnson.all born in and around tilehurst, ufton nervet in berkshire.from 1908-1920.

Dearle FamilyLooking for descendants of Edmund and Reginald Roake, born Tilehurst Reading during the 1870s, also of their sister Mabel Alice Roake, who married Alfred Dearle. children, Alfred, Hilda and Gwendoline. Alfred Dearle died and she remarried
Sidney Barefoot. there was a son born, M.T. Barefoot.
Hilda was taken to Canada and brought up by Aunts. She married George Wiseman and died in 2002. Her only grand-child in Pensylvania is seeking descendants of any of the above.

Parsons / Goddard / GreenAM RESEARCHING ALL THE STATED SURNAMES IN TILEHURST. I WOULD BE VERY PLEASED TO RECEIVE ANY POSSIBLE CONTACT FROM OTHERS KNOWING ANY OF THESE FAMILIES.
THANKYOU LULLI

Pinfolds / BrensMy Gt X 2 Grandfather was Joseph Pinfold, b. 1831 in Tilehurst. His father was Moses Pinfold (b. 1798, Sulhamstead)and his mother, my Gt X3 Grandmother, was Jane Bren (b. 1800, Tilehurst). Jane's father was John Bren (b. 1774 Reading) and her mother was Jane ? John Bren's father was also John Bren (b. 1745 Tilehurst) I would love to have more information about them.

Looking for descendants of ROAKE Family.My great-grandfather Richard Roake was a huntsman (I believe he was Master of Foxhounds) and manager of Kennels in Bath Road Tilehurst between 1850 and 1891. His wife was Mary, and his children were, Annie,(My Grandmother,who married John Blandy Roe of Whitchurch),Harry.Frank,Kate, Nellie,Mabel,(Who died in early childhood),Edmund and Reginald. My father believed that 2 of the sons moved North (probably Northamptonshire where their mother was born), and ran kennels there. He believed that they later went into the hotel business.

PykesAny information to share concerning the family and descendents of William Pyke, of Tilehurst, born in the early C.19th, or his son Edward (b. and chr. 1839 in Tilehurst)would be much appreciated.

Brinn, Bren, BrennI am looking for information on the above family who lived in Tilehurst around the 1600 -1700's. Most of the family seem to have moved to Reading around the late 1700's. I am particularly interested in Peter Bren, who was born about 1745 in Tilehurst as he is my Great Great Great Great Grandfather. I would love to hear from anyone with information on the Brinn/Bren/Brenn's or any other variation of the name.

BUTCHERI am looking for descendants of William Butcher and Jane Radbourne, who were married at Castle St. Congregational Church, Reading in 1869. William, who was a carpenter,and Jane lived in Tilehurst and their children included Annie Maria(1870),William G., Edith, George, Martha, Albert and Arthur. Jane died in 1885 and William then married Ellen Swain in 1887.

Brookman, Pither 1750<Any connection with the Pither's of Reading and the coach building industory, including Bradfield, Shinfield, Beenham, Tilehurt, Swallowfield etc. Thomas Pither married Ann Brookman of Tilehurst and lost her husband and two of her sons within 10 years. James Pither her son was apprenticed(?) somewhere

EvacuationIn 1941 my mother, sister, and I lodged in City Road Tilehurst with a Mrs Lay(?) and her son in a row of cottages.

Stacey Tilehurst.trying to locate info on STACEY family of Tilehurst. It seems there were two ladies called Sophia Stacey born around 1795-1797. One married David Wicks and they had a d called Elizabeth,who married a John Viner, these two were my g grandparents.Any info welcomed. Ross Viner.

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